Scholarships

ADMISSIONS SCHOLARSHIPS If you submit your application for admission and credentials by December 1, you will automatically be considered for merit-based scholarships. There is not a separate scholarship application. Competitive applicants have a GPA above a 3.8 and an SAT above 1250 (based on critical reading and math scores only). Recipients will be notified by the Admissions Office in March or early April.

FINANCIAL AID SCHOLARSHIPS The Office of Financial Aid awards a number of scholarships each year on the basis of financial need, as determined by the results of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). In order to be considered for any merit based scholarships that are awarded through the Office of Financial Aid, you must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. All other scholarships that don’t have specific GPA requirements and are not merit based will require a cumulative GPA of 2.5. A completed scholarship application must be received in our office by March 1st each year. The following scholarships are awarded to upper classmen only.

Golden Corral Scholarship – Awarded to a student from Prince Edward or Cumberland counties or from the Town of Farmville based on academic performance and financial need.

Franklin & Nita Grant Scholarship– Awarded to a full-time junior who is a graduate of Cumberland High School.

Phyllis Pedigo Grant and Evelyn Pedigo Bucelli Scholarship– Awarded to a full-time undergraduate or graduate with a 3.0 GPA.

Margaret L. Grayson Scholarship– Awarded to a full-time student with a 3.2 GPA and SAT of 1150.

Janet D. Greenwood Scholarship– Awarded to a full-time junior or senior with a 3.0 GPA who is involved in campus activities.

Marjorie M. Grizzard Scholarship– Awarded to a full-time student with a 3.0 GPA, majoring in teacher education and based on financial need.

Virginia Blanton Hanbury Fund for Academic Excellence – Awarded to Dean’s List students with financial need who have completed at least the freshman year. Recommendations are required from the Department Chair and the Dean of College of Major.

Mary Walton High Scholarship– Awarded to a full time undergraduate or graduate student who has a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Jarman Honors Scholarship– Awarded to a full-time undergraduate or graduate student, with preference to an undergraduate with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Kappa Delta Founders Scholarship – Awarded to an initiated member of a National Panhellenic Conference sorority with a chapter at Longwood on basis of academic achievement, financial need, and service to the College.

McGrath-Lewis Eastern Shore Scholarship– Awarded to a full-time undergraduate or graduate based on academic achievement who is a resident of the Eastern Shore of Maryland or Virginia.

Memorial & Honor Scholarship– Awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid.

Denise Hardie Monette Memorial Scholarship - Awarded to an entering freshman from Chesterfield or Halifax County who intends to teach. This scholarship will be awarded based on financial need.

John Henry Murry III Memorial Scholarship – Awarded to a rising senior actively employed during the regular school year and active in campus organizations who has demonstrated financial need.

Elizabeth Savage Newlin Scholarship – Awarded with first preference to a student from the Eastern Shore of Virginia on the basis of financial need.

O’Hara/Waldo Scholarship – Awarded on the basis of academic achievement and financial need.

Phi Theta Kappa– Awarded to transfer students with a letter of recommendation from their Phi Theta Kappa advisor, priority given to SVCC students. An application should be requested from the Office of Financial Aid.

Beverly Wilkinson Powell Scholarship – Awarded to a full-time undergraduate with demonstrated financial need and a minimum 2.0 GPA. First preference to a graduate of Altavista High School and second preference to graduates of schools in Bedford, Campbell, Pittsylvania, Amherst, and Charlotte counties or the City of Lynchburg.

Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship– Awarded to students who reside in one of the Southern states and have financial need.

DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS Many departments offer scholarships within the specific academic area. For further information concerning these scholarships, contact the department of the academic area involved.